Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in January.

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Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello

Planning a journey to the Amalfi Coast, Italy this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Amalfi Coast in January

The Amalfi Coast, Italy is a region in Italy. January in the Amalfi Coast generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Sorrento.

To explore the conditions in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sorrento with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Ravello with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Sorrento gets approximately 110 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Amalfi Coast in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Amalfi Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Amalfi Coast

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Amalfi Coast, Italy?

Temperature range in the Amalfi Coast (January)

Precipitation variation in the Amalfi Coast (January)

Sorrento

In January Sorrento generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sorrento →

Positano

In January Positano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Positano →

Amalfi

In January Amalfi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Amalfi →

Ravello

In January Ravello generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ravello →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Amalfi Coast, in Italy.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Amalfi Coast in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorrento 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Positano 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Amalfi 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Ravello 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

The Amalfi Coast weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in January?

In January, the Amalfi Coast, Italy generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Sorrento sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in January?

Sorrento averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does the Amalfi Coast, Italy get a lot of rain in January?

Sorrento typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 127 mm (5 in) on average across the Amalfi Coast, Italy.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy due to the typically unpleasant weather in Sorrento.

On average, the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sorrento. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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